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1. Imagine that you are planning a consultation meeting with a group of managers in your organisation, the purpose of which is to establish their views about the organisation’s values and HR philosophy. Create an outline agenda for this meeting.

2. Imagine that you are the HR Manager of a small manufacturing organisation which employs 55 employees in a variety of production, warehousing, administration, sales and management roles. The organisation has ambitious plans for expansion, aiming to double its turnover within the next five years. What would be the key HR priorities for this organisation? For one of the priorities, draft a potential strategic objective.

Answer 1

1 Objectives and targets relate to:

- Equal employment opportunity and diversity

- Human resources information systems


- Induction


- Industrial relations

- Job analysis and design


- OHS


- Performance management

- Professional development

- Recruitment and selection

- Remuneration

- Staff retention and succession planning.

2 - Review compensation and benefits packages at least annually. Pay attention to trends in the marketplace and have HR update.

– Hiring the right people from the start, is the single best way to reduce employee turnover. Interview and vet candidates carefully, not just to ensure they have the right skills but also that they fit well with the company culture, managers and co-workers.